The use of emergency powers during the COVID-19 pandemic — allowing governments to restrict individual freedoms, suspend constitutional norms and bypass normal parliamentary scrutiny —prompted intense public debate across Australia. But how long can a state of emergency remain in place in jurisdictions around Australia?

This report explores the efficacy of modalities which relieve electors from in-person voting.

Reflecting on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on board practices and processes, the insights in this report have been drawn from interviews and roundtables with directors and company secretaries, as well as a survey of Australian Institute of Company Directors members.

A nationally representative poll of over 10,000 British people has looked at the impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on people’s lives and how people’s attitudes have changed. Demos researchers found that the nation is divided on their experiences and attitudes.

Local government has been asked to shoulder much of the responsibility in New Zealand’s economic response to COVID-19. However this also creates opportunities for the sector to invest in local communities, be a catalyst for external investment and reshape itself to better deliver wellbeing outcomes. In this report the authors look into how local government...